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John Lopes, Forever Oceans president, Brazil; Bill Bien, Forever Oceans CEO; Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro

Sustainable Seafood

Forever Oceans signs deal with Brazilian Government for offshore concession for sustainable seafood production

Said to be the world’s largest offshore concession, the area is 3.5 times the size of Washington DC

January 25, 2022

In Brazil, the company will ocean-raise Forever Oceans Amberjack, known locally as ‘Olho de Boi’ or Remeiro. This versatile finfish is praised for its taste, protein, nutrition and is rich in Omega-3.

TopGum to triple capacity with new production plant

New line for gummy supplements adjoins current southern Israel facility

January 24, 2022

Gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries, Ltd., has begun construction of a new, $30 million, 118,400 sq.-ft. plant, located 1.5 hours south of Tel Aviv.

Flavors company IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn

People News

IFF appoints Frank Clyburn as chief executive officer and board director

In the process the flavors company is separating chairman and CEO roles

January 21, 2022

IFF announced the appointment of Frank Clyburn, an accomplished leader and operational executive, to succeed Andreas Fibig as chief executive officer and a member of the IFF Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2022.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced that Adam Grogan will assume the role of president of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Foods, SPC.

People News

Adam Grogan to become president of Maple Leaf Foods’ subsidiary Greenleaf Foods, SPC

Greenleaf Foods is tasked with transforming plant-based protein into a wide array of healthful products

January 20, 2022

The appointment is the next step in a long-term leadership succession plan for the Greenleaf business, as current Greenleaf president Dan Curtin, will retire at the end of this month, after more than four decades of experience in the food industry.

People News

Meat Industry Hall of Fame inducts NAMI’s Laurie Bryant

Bryant has international experience in the industry and began his career in 1972

January 19, 2022

During his career Bryant’s diplomacy and statesmanship helped build strong bridges between the U.S. meat industry and its international trading partners.

NASDA sets its federal policy focus for 2022

Added emphasis placed on the food and production supply chain

January 18, 2022

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, hand-selected 9 issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2022.

Food Fraud

How sweet—or potent—is your honey?

While adulterated honey can have unreported sugar added, that’s not the only thing that’s been found in the sweetener

Wayne Labs

January 13, 2022

Honey can be a vehicle of food fraud or contain illegal ingredients

Stellar takes on Farbest expansion

$12.8M project will streamline deboning at turkey processing facility

January 13, 2022

Stellar has begun work on a $12.8 million expansion for Farbest Foods, Inc., a global supplier of raw, fresh and frozen turkey products.

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Hoffmann upgrades facility in The Netherlands

Facility installs dedicated line for baby milk powder tins

January 13, 2022

Hoffmann, a global provider of packaging for infant-food, nutritional and wellbeing products, has upgraded its manufacturing facility in The Netherlands to include a dedicated tins production line for baby milk powder products.